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NFW 329V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,838 mi
Last recorded12,838 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L39,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFW 329V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 12,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 12,707 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 12,707 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 12,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 May 2011 9,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 8,210 miles

Nearside front - sill corrosion.

Offside front wheel bearing - slightly noisy.

Offside rear wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Fail 19 May 2010 8,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front - sill corrosion.

Offside front wheel bearing - slightly noisy.

Offside rear wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 20 May 2009 6,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,637 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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NFW 329V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 39,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFW 329V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFW 329V registered?

NFW 329V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 15 March 1980.

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